ON - London diocese sued for sex abuse, SNAP responds

ON - London diocese sued for sex abuse, SNAP responds

Our hearts go out to Fr. Robert’s alleged victims as they come forward with this lawsuit. We thank them for their courage – it is usually incredibly difficult for childhood victims to come forward even well into adulthood. Far too many people have experienced ongoing suffering like David Turrill's.

It is necessary that anybody who sees, suspects, or suffers sexual abuse speak up and contact police, not church officials. Abuse thrives in secrecy and silence, and even the smallest, oldest information can help people start healing and achieve justice.

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Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (+1-314-503-0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com)